-Bodvarsson must start -Richards must start-On form, Illori and Moore are he best two centre backs-Bacuna must start, and preferably in central midfield-Popa deserves a start-Barrow is a shoe-in on the left of the front 3-Mannone is our best keeper

Therefore, there are 2 midfield positions up for grabs and if the above doesn’t happen then Stam is irreparably stubborn!

-Bodvarsson must start -Richards must start-On form, Illori and Moore are he best two centre backs-Bacuna must start, and preferably in central midfield-Popa deserves a start-Barrow is a shoe-in on the left of the front 3-Mannone is our best keeper

Therefore, there are 2 midfield positions up for grabs and if the above doesn’t happen then Stam is irreparably stubborn!

Given Swift's injury, Kelly's form and the problems we have with goals scored at both ends, I'd say the obvious midfield is Bacuna, Edwards, Evans. All will get stuck in. All can chip in with goals, all can carry the ball forward and none have a tendency to over-complicate and slow down play.

It's a bit workmanlike. But let's keep it simple.

I'm not sold on Popa, I've seen him look bright and shocking for the U21s. I'd be more tempted by playing one of Beerens or Barrow on the right flank. But certainly couldn't complain if Popa got a little run of 3 games.

Not convinced by Ilori either yet, but he needs a run in the side.

I could see an argument for three cbs, wing backs and two upfront (Barrow and Bod).

If Richards is dropped, Bacuna plays at RB / is on the bench, Bod doesn't start and we still dont begin winning, then I'm moving to the firmly Stam out camp. It's just getting daft now.

-Bodvarsson must start -Richards must start-On form, Illori and Moore are he best two centre backs-Bacuna must start, and preferably in central midfield-Popa deserves a start-Barrow is a shoe-in on the left of the front 3-Mannone is our best keeper

Therefore, there are 2 midfield positions up for grabs and if the above doesn’t happen then Stam is irreparably stubborn!

Barrow Bod (Popa)???? Bacuna ????Richards Illori Moore Gunter Mannone

Ps Stam in

Nearly everyone agrees with most of the above except Stam

WTF do you want to keep a manager who has spent the entire season refusing to accept the blindingly regarding team selection, style of play and tactics? By making 10 changes to last nights starting 11, he effectively played what he sees as his 2nd team yet it produced his first win in 8?

All of our problems start and finish with one arrogant twat and a bucket of stand in which to place his head.

I've said it before - you can allow a young and unproven manager to get it wrong some times, tactics, selections etc dealing with players, game management etc. Its a big step up. BUT BUT BUT said young manager needs to learn and adapt. If he refuses to learn or can't see other than tunnel vision the we have a DUD manager on our hands and he has to go. All the wise old managerial heads in the Chump cut their teeth by getting it wrong - but it all goes into their experience bucket to call on - and they developed as managers. Lets hope Japp does the same

ronnyroyal wrote:I think people get carried away with Richards. He does look great, but under the pressure that we are at the moment I’d rather stick Gunter in there and cover RB with someone else (Bacuna etc).

It’s possible that the vultures and boo boys could ruin the kids confidence if he messes up, whereas Gunter takes it week it week out.

Also it’s not a time for change for me, it’s about stability.

Get the point, but Richards doesn't seem to have been affected by the pressure so far, and has the fans very much on his side at the moment

Bacuna does a good job as a fill in RB, but we need his abilities and work rate in CM, where we are pretty rubbish currently

ronnyroyal wrote:I think people get carried away with Richards. He does look great, but under the pressure that we are at the moment I’d rather stick Gunter in there and cover RB with someone else (Bacuna etc).

It’s possible that the vultures and boo boys could ruin the kids confidence if he messes up, whereas Gunter takes it week it week out.

Also it’s not a time for change for me, it’s about stability.

Get the point, but Richards doesn't seem to have been affected by the pressure so far, and has the fans very much on his side at the moment

Bacuna does a good job as a fill in RB, but we need his abilities and work rate in CM, where we are pretty rubbish currently

ronnyroyal wrote:I think people get carried away with Richards. He does look great, but under the pressure that we are at the moment I’d rather stick Gunter in there and cover RB with someone else (Bacuna etc).

It’s possible that the vultures and boo boys could ruin the kids confidence if he messes up, whereas Gunter takes it week it week out.

Also it’s not a time for change for me, it’s about stability.

Get the point, but Richards doesn't seem to have been affected by the pressure so far, and has the fans very much on his side at the moment

Bacuna does a good job as a fill in RB, but we need his abilities and work rate in CM, where we are pretty rubbish currently

I think Jaap has to desperately try to get Bacuna in that Danny Williams role. We have missed that driving force in midfield so badly this season and I think Bacuna is about as close as we have to Williams in terms of athleticism and energy.